Inspiring African Travel

About Inspiring African Travel

Welcome to Inspiring African Travel - the podcast sharing extraordinary African travel stories while honouring those driving positive change across the continent. Hosted by James Wilson and Stuart Parker, we've explored Africa's incredible diversity across eight seasons and over 50 episodes. From our early series featuring "Women in Travel" and "Local Heroes in Tourism" to "African Travel Tips" and "Transformative Travel in Africa". More than just travel - we share responsible travel stories, conservation efforts, and community upliftment. Each episode features inspiring conversations with local guides, conservationists, and travel experts who are making a real difference in their space. In loving memory of our co-founder Julia Spry-Wilson, we've established the Inspiring African Travel Fund, supporting grassroots projects across Ghana, Zanzibar, and Botswana. From coral restoration to wildlife conservation and education initiatives, we're creating lasting positive impact. Whether you're planning your first African adventure or you're a seasoned traveller seeking inspiration, join us as we uncover the beauty, culture, and incredible people that make Africa so special.

Publisher

James & Stuart

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2020

Latest episode

10 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2025

   The Salt Pans Ultra - Finding Transformation on the World’s Hardest Flat Race

   Hundreds of runners tackle the hardest flat ultra in the world across Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Hear the incredible stories of transformation, community spirit, and what happens when you push human limits in one of the most extraordinary landscapes.

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   A Life Coach's Guide to Transformative Travel with Linda Jean

   James talks to life coach Linda Jean about what makes transformative travel truly transformative. A must listen for travel professionals and travellers alike. They explore the process from multiple perspectives – the traveller the guide and crucially the travel planner’s role in facilitating life-changing moments. Linda shares insights from her own travel experiences and professional journey discussing how Africa provides profound experiences in our overstimulated world and importantly how burnout affects the travel industry and how it can be prevented.

3. 

   5 Oct 2025

   A Safari Guides role in the Transformative Travel journey in Africa - with Dave Carson

   James joins Dave Carson, a professional safari guide and founder of Kazuma Trails & the Safari Insight podcast. They explore what makes the safari guide’s role so pivotal in making transformative travel moments, the importance of stripping back the layers to connect closer with Africa's wilderness, and the profound experiences Dave has witnessed with his travellers. From his camp in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe to mobile camping adventures in Botswana, Dave shares lessons learned and why simplicity creates the most meaningful safari experiences.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings